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The Innocence of Muslims and Freedom of Speech
55:41 - 59:59 (04:18)
The controversy sparked by Bacely Nakula's 14-minute video, The Innocence of Muslims, raises the question of whether or not the US should have freedom of speech that can cause harm in another country. However, the protection of satire in the US, with a rich tradition of political cartoons and powerful satire, is crucial.
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The internet has changed the game for political satire, allowing it to spread quickly and easily across borders, unlike before when it was kept within national boundaries.
55:41 - 58:52 (03:11)
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The internet has changed the game for political satire, allowing it to spread quickly and easily across borders, unlike before when it was kept within national boundaries. However, in the United States, political satire is protected and has a history of making a significant impact.
ChapterThe Innocence of Muslims and Freedom of Speech
EpisodeSelects: How Free Speech Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The episode discusses the controversy over an anti-Islam video that was released, causing worldwide riots and deaths, but remained up on YouTube due to being protected under free speech laws.
58:52 - 59:59 (01:06)
Summary
The episode discusses the controversy over an anti-Islam video that was released, causing worldwide riots and deaths, but remained up on YouTube due to being protected under free speech laws.